The universal streaming remote control below is considered the best for controlling a streaming media player, see below for more info and how to program the remote codes above into the RCA remote = aka Direct Code Entry.

Universal Streaming Media Remote Control – RCA RCRST02GR

Streaming Media Player Direct RCA Remote Code Setup

RCA RCRST02GR 2-Device Universal Streaming Remote:If you are looking for the best inexpensive streaming media universal remote, we recommend using the RCA RCRST02GR 2 device Streaming remote.This small compact remote allows you to control 2 streaming devices plus your TV. Best with a streaming player and TV control too. This remote has all the buttons and functions you need to control streaming media and TV functions. Straight forward navigating for streaming player menus. Plus as a bonus, a master power button that turns off the TV and streaming player with one press of a button. Works with ROKU 3 & HD Streaming Stick! Roku 3 works out of the box no problem with the RCA RCRST02GR. The HD Streaming Stick will work after you pair an original remote to the streaming stick. (Factory Reset, Use Roku 3 Remote to pair, then use RCA remote in replacement) If you choose to purchase the RCA RCRST02GR 2 device Streaming remote, the remote codes to operate all TVs are available (see below for the remote codes).

Remote control codes for TVs using RCA streaming universal remote control

The NetTech universal streaming remote control below is considered another alternative for controlling a streaming media player, see below for more info.

NetTech Universal Streaming Remote Roku 1 2 3, TCL Roku TV

NetTech Universal Streaming Remote (2 in 1):Another recommendation is the NetTech Universal Streaming Remote (2 in 1). Works perfect for Streaming Roku 1 2 3, TCL Roku TV, Sharp Roku TV, Direct TV, Dish, Apple TV, VIZIO Smart TV, and Main TV. Designed to be the easiest to see and use universal remote control in the world, it also has learning function if you have the original remote. Enables direct access to advanced streaming player content with 10 easy shortcuts: Netflix, MGO, Google play, Crackle, Pandora, Cineplex, RDIO and more. When using the NetTech Universal Streaming Remote, use the following remote codes for these ROKU TVs: TCL Roku TV Remote Code 2169, Sharp Roku TV Remote Code 2170, Insignia Roku TV Remote Code 2171. Ready for sharp roku ready TV LC-43LB371U LC-50LB371U LC-43LB371C LC-50LB371C compatible with all 2014 and 2015 TCL roku TV models compatible to TCL RC280 ready for all vizio smart TV. For TCL Roku, you need press [box] and [power] together for 3 sec, then input 2169 For roku 3 remote, you need put roku 3 player in front of TV. To pair Apple TV, you need set the sat of remote to Apple TV first, then press and hold the menu and right buttons for 6 seconds to par.